Metal Machinist (First Class)

Skilled Jobs Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Jobs Australia in Adelaide is seeking a full-time Metal Machinist (First Class) to join a close-knit engineering team. You will interpret drawings, set up and operate CNC machines, and perform test runs to verify accuracy of finished products.

The role requires physical fitness, ability to work under pressure, and a Certificate III or higher in a related trade (or 3+ years of relevant experience). A strong salary package with superannuation is offered.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in a relevant trade with 2 years' experience, or 3+ years in the field.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Capable of setting up, calibrating and operating machine tools.
• Physically fit and able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of manufacturing plants and conveying systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings.
• Set up, calibrate and operate machine tools.
• Keep detailed equipment records.
• Use precision measuring equipment.
• Shape metal stock and castings to tolerances.
• Maintain and clean equipment.
• Supervise machines and adjust as needed.
• Inspect finished products.
• Follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

CNC setup

Records keeping

Precision measurement

Metal shaping

Maintenance & cleaning

Machine supervision

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III or higher

Tools

CNC machines

Calibrating tools

Metrology equipment

Job description

Para Hills West, SA

Our client a well-established engineering and fabricating company who provides high quality products to their clients. Currently they are looking for full time skilled and experienced Metal Machinist (First Class) to join their dynamic team.

You will be working as part of a friendly team to highly produce products. You must have experience assisting in the set up, calibrate and operation of CNC machines and equipment, including preparing test runs to ensure a machine is working properly and inspect and measure finished products to ensure they meet requirements.

• Interpretation of engineering drawings
• Setup, calibrate and operate machine tools, accessories and equipment
• Keep detailed records for equipment and procedures
• Use precision measuring equipment
• Shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances
• Perform necessary maintenance and cleaning on equipment
• Supervise machines as they run and make adjustments as needed
• Inspect finished product to ensure it meets required specifications
• Abide by company safety guidelines.

Key requirements.

• Minimum of certificate III or higher in a relevant qualification with 2 years of experience, or or at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Good organizational skills with a "can do" attitude
• Experience in working in a small to medium but highly task orientated engineering work Ability to work under pressure
• Physically fit
• Knowledge of large manufacturing plants and conveying systems (Preferred)

Benefits

• Excellent salary package + Super (Between $90,000 to $100,000 per annum plus superannuation).

If you have above skills, we would like to hear from you.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.